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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain On The Left Foot

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: sudden swelling and pain this morning on left foot ball - joint area. no injuries. this was preceded by one day of very painful leg solved by one full day of laying down - leg pain is largely gone only to be replaced by new foot pain. am currently taking meds for heart stent .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description, you are referring to the ankle joint. Its most likely an sprained ankle. Local ibuprofen cream application along with NSAIDs can be advised. If the renal function is impaired then NSAIDs should be avoided and paracetamol or Tylenol can be advised. If the joint is red, hot, tender then aspiration should be done to rule out septic arthritis.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar